The Weekly Anthropocene, December 21 2022
Dispatches from the Wild, Weird World of Humanity and its Biosphere
Mumbai
The Indian megacity of Mumbai has seen a boom in its flamingo population, from an estimated 10,000 in 2007 to an estimated 130,000 in 2022. They arrive in flocks seasonally, and primarily feed on algae in the Thane Creek mudflats, a local strip of wetland surrounded by mangrove stands that together are home to over 160 bird species. The local community has embraced the charismatic flamingos, with flamingo festivals popping up and an annual “Run for Flamingos” marathon attracting thousands. The flamingos of Mumbai are yet another striking example of thriving urban wildlife in the Anthropocene, from the peregrine falcons of New York to the caracals of Cape Town. Great news!
Transmission Lines
Around the world, power transmission lines are an increasingly vital part of the story of the renewables revolution.
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